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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1977
Page
4
Boren warned a special session may be needed if bills are not approved by July 1 the start of the new fiscal year. Senate leaders expect a lengthy session with House Senate tensions lingering after a failed common school bill and unresolved appropriations.
Lawton launches Operation Pride organized by the Chamber of Commerce environmental committee to beautify the city. James Holloway's Oscar Pride prairie dog drawings lead to a human prairie dog mascot for awards and events with Jason Evans as Oscar. Monthly awards cover five categories and a December sweepstakes.
Five Lawtonians named in a sealed federal indictment for laundering a drug ring operating across Oklahoma and Texas were arraigned. Bill Pence and Marvin Davidson pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute marijuana. Baker Hill and Larrance entered not guilty pleas. Bond set at 10 000 for Hill and Larrance and 25 000 for Baker. Undercover agents and multiple agencies led the case.
Oklahoma Water Inc sponsors a five day short course at Cameron University next week for science teachers and education students. Topics include water resources Waurika Reservoir economic development water law and water in physical therapy with a field trip to Waurika Reservoir and speakers from state and federal agencies.
The board authorized a contract with engineer Ben Waters to survey planned improvements tied to the mall and Rose Hill Project with a cap of 25000 dollars. Half funding goes to Downtown Project. Four small downtown land sales to Joyner Jr, Joyner, Automatic Leasing, Brittain Enterprises, Delluomo and Del luomo were approved. The LURA board also wrote off 722 dollars in back rent from two former downtown tenants Act II and Walt's News and Book Store.
Firefighters contained a blaze at a vacant house being moved with minor damage. A witness said a juvenile set fire to the rear portion, and officials indicated arson was probable.
Funeral for Mrs Edna D Marley of 2314 NW 46th is pending at Glascock Greenlawn Funeral Home after a brief illness. Born December 30 1915 in Wichita Falls she married Oscar C Marley February 21 1930. She was a civil service dental assistant for 28 years retiring at Fort Sill. Survivors include three sons Robert Brockton Mass John Dallas and Danny Wichita Falls and seven grandchildren.
Traffic Engineer G W Marshall announced plans to flash Gore Boulevard signals at Cameron University and Comanche County Memorial Hospital starting June 15 for a 60 to 90 day test. Hospital and Cameron officials support the move amid questions about signal need. The Gore synchronization plan remains on track, with signals to be timed at 36 mph.
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